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#169 "2M Subscribers, I love what I do, should I take a break?" — David Pakman on finding good work early, , how money and motivation changed over time, finding a balance in content creation, life after YouTube, his doubts about taking a sabbatical, having a daughter, dealing with public recognition and hateful comments, the lack of role models
Mar 12, 2024
David Pakman discusses his career evolution, doubts about taking a sabbatical, balancing work and family, dealing with public recognition and hateful comments, growth trajectory on YouTube, and the dynamics of the creator economy.
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- David Pakman's upbringing instilled a strong work ethic and resilience due to his family's immigration and financial challenges.
- Early involvement in technology from a young age guided David Pakman towards a path of online content creation and self-employment.
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Family's Immigration Story and Impact on Work Ethic
David Pakman discusses his family's immigration from Argentina due to economic challenges and how this influenced his work ethic. Growing up with educated parents who faced financial struggles despite their qualifications taught him the value of hard work and resilience. The immigrant and Jewish backgrounds instilled a sense of fragility and the importance of being prepared for sudden changes in financial stability, shaping his early relationship with work and money.
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